I'd send this reminder later, but Susy and I are going to be away from our computers over this weekend . . . . Per New Year's Eve at St. Andrew's, in addition to the information below, a note that the 11 p.m. - 11:25 p.m. New Year's Eve Musical Recital will be presented by Carrie Smith, horn, and Linda Morgan Ellison, piano. I know these two exceptional musicians will help us "ring out" 2008 in great fashion! A final note too--if you have time, do check out that MySpace link to the Polished Pearls. Really fun! BruceR << At St. Andrew's Church -- We'll have our own little corner of "First Night" here in Highland Park, Wednesday, December 31 . . . . The evening begins at 11 p.m. with a musical recital in the church, followed by a simple service of Holy Communion. Then at Midnight we will climb the dark stairway in the Church Tower to Ring in 2009 on the Great Bell of St. Andrew's Church . . . . And then, over in Brooks Hall, we will enjoy refreshments (Champagne for the 21+ crowd, or sparkling cider, plus holiday cookies and treats -- with the great fun music of *The Polished Pearls,* a wonderful alternative folk-rock ensemble featuring Andrea Scheve, vocals and guitar, and Trish Imbrogno, double bass. Visit them first on MySpace <<http://www.myspace. com/thepolishedp earls>>, then come hear them in person at St. Andrew's on New Year's Eve! 12:15-1 a.m. (Folks are welcome to come for the whole evening, or for any part of it. It's all free, though we'll have a basket out for "free will donations.") St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, corner of Hampton Street and North Euclid Avenue, one block south of Bryant Street and four blocks south of the Park, in the East End Pittsburgh neighborhood of Highland Park. Happy New Year to All! BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/